Helicopter footage reveals a dramatic pursuit as Florida law enforcement officers chased down four individuals suspected of attempting a planned home invasion near Tampa. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reported that their aviation unit, during a routine patrol on Saturday, observed a suspicious vehicle in Sun City Center. The individuals in the vehicle appeared to be staging an ambush-style home invasion, throwing a brick at a residence's door while others acted as lookouts. When no one emerged from the house, the suspects fled the scene, leading officers on a high-speed chase.
During the pursuit, the suspects' vehicle struck a curb, forcing them to abandon the car and flee on foot. One suspect was observed tripping and falling while attempting to escape. Authorities recovered three discarded firearms – a Glock 20 and two Glock 22s – along the pursuit route. Additionally, a Milsport .556 semi-automatic rifle with a brass catcher, a Smith & Wesson .40 caliber drum magazine with 42 rounds, and two additional loaded magazines were discovered inside the abandoned vehicle.
Law enforcement successfully apprehended all four suspects, identified as Javion Stephens (18), Kenyatta Stephens (19), Kaiymon Stephens (20), and Gregory Milledge (21). Each suspect faces charges of throwing a deadly missile, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and resisting arrest without violence. Kenyatta Stephens also faces charges of aggravated fleeing to elude and leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.
Sheriff Chad Chronister commended the proactive efforts of the patrol and aviation units, emphasizing their role in preventing a potentially dangerous situation from escalating. The recovery of the firearms underscores the department's commitment to community safety.
